Coconut Whispers (@miss_hen_ )

Similar to macaroons.

Ingredients; 55g butter, 115g sugar, 1/2 t vanilla essence, 1 egg, 2 c coconut (150g)

Preheat oven to 160 degrees C. Line two baking trays with baking paper.

Method: Cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy, then add the vanilla essence and the egg, and beat well.

             Stir in the coconut and mix everything together.

              Put in teaspoonsful on the baking tray, flatten slightly with a  wet fork.

              Bake for about 25 minutes until they are golden.

              Cool on racks (leave paper under biscuits). Makes about 48.

 

From Ladies a Plate: Traditional Home Baking by Alexa Johnston.